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Q276461: Idle time settings in MSN 5.3, how to change or remove

Article: Q276461
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 5.3
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 20-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network version 5.3 
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SUMMARY
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MSN version 5.3 has removed the Connection Settings box from the Quick View
icon. MSN 5.3 depends on the Windows idle time settings feature.

To remove the idle time settings in MSN version 5.3:
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1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Internet Options and then click the Connections tab

3. Select MSN (default), click Settings and then click Advanced.

4. If using Internet Explorer 5.x, clear the Disconnect if idle for # minutes
  checkbox, clear the Disconnect when connection may no longer be needed
  checkbox, and then click OK.

  -or

  If using Internet Explorer 4.x, clear the Disconnect if idle for # minutes
  checkbox and then click OK.

5. Click OK, click OK again, and then close the Control Panel.

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: kbimu

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN530
Version           : :5.3
Issue type        : kbinfo

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